Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Virginia Primrose Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virginia Primrose Elementary serves the eastern part of Fontana, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Primrose Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
Virginia Primrose Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Primrose Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Primrose Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Primrose Elementary School is ranked #8456 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Primrose Elementary School?
336 students attend Virginia Primrose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Virginia Primrose Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Primrose Elementary School?
Virginia Primrose Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Virginia Primrose Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Primrose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Virginia Primrose Elementary School part of?
Virginia Primrose Elementary School is part of Fontana Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is an amazing school, I have several generations of family members that went their my children included. Love the staff and just the positive happy environment.
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